In-home care
Lutra Home Care
In-home care in Elgin, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 S MAIN STREET, SUITE C |
| City | Elgin |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78621 |
| County | Bastrop |
| Phone | (512) 229-3838 |
| Website | https://lutrahomecare.com/ |
| License number | 017058 |
| License type | Home and Community Support Services Agency (HCSSA), Personal Assistance Services category — Texas Health and Human Services Commission license (26 TAC Chapter 558) |
| Licensing status | LICENSED FACILITY |
| Licensed since | September 30, 2015 |
| Licensee | It's Still Home Life Care Services, LLC |
| Care types | in-home care, personal assistance services, non-medical home care |
| Services offered | Personal care — help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting), Help with the physical functions required for independent living at home, Respite services, Companion care |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Lutra Home Care is a non-medical home care agency in Elgin, TX 78621, in Bastrop County. It is licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as a Home and Community Support Services Agency (HCSSA) in the Personal Assistance Services category (HHSC license 017058, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2015-09-30; the current license expires 2029-09-30). Personal Assistance Services agencies provide routine ongoing care in a person's home that helps them with the activities of daily living and the physical functions required for independent living, including respite services — non-medical support, not skilled nursing or therapy. Agency office: 205 S MAIN STREET, SUITE C, Elgin, TX 78621. Phone: (512) 229-3838. The license is held by the legal entity It's Still Home Life Care Services, LLC. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Luann James.
Lutra Home Care in Elgin provides companion care and personal care for seniors, building individualized care plans that support clients wherever they call home, with a free consultation available by phone.
More about this provider
| Agency-stated: Lutra Home Care is a home healthcare service focused on providing quality care to seniors in and around Elgin, TX, creating individualized care plans so loved ones receive the physical, mental, and emotional support they need. The site displays Best of the Best Elgin Courier Reader's Choice Awards 2025 and 2026 and Activated Insights Employer of Choice, Provider of Choice, and Leader in Experience badges, and states the agency donates a portion of its profits to local non-profit organizations and an employee assistance fund. | |
| Services and programs | Companion Care — individualized enrichment and companionship in activities such as trips to the YMCA or doing a puzzle together, helping clients engage in meaningful activities; Personal Care — help with tasks such as feeding, bathing, and dressing, and assistance with hygiene, ambulation, and safety, emphasizing dignity, privacy, and respect; individualized care plans for long- or short-term needs; free consultation |
| Who it serves | Seniors in and around Elgin, TX |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone 512-229-3838 (call for a free consultation) |
| Website | https://lutrahomecare.com/ |
Who pays for in-home care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Home Care Versus Adult Day: Cost and Coverage Side by Side
- Home Care vs Home Health: What Differs, Who Pays, and How Families Mix Both
In-home care guide · Paying for care
Other in-home care in Bastrop County
- Bluebonnet Home Health Care Of Texas, Inc — Bastrop
- Right At Home 1202 — Bastrop
Common questions about Lutra Home Care
Where is Lutra Home Care located?
Lutra Home Care is at 205 S MAIN STREET, SUITE C, Elgin, Texas 78621.
What care and services does Lutra Home Care offer?
Lutra Home Care offers in-home care, personal assistance services, non-medical home care, Personal care — help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting), Help with the physical functions required for independent living at home, Respite services, Companion care.
How do I contact Lutra Home Care?
Call Lutra Home Care at (512) 229-3838.
How much does home care cost?
The national median cost of a home care aide is $35 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 44 hours a week, that is about $80,080 a year. Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to home care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for home care?
No. Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care on its own. That is help with bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. Medicare pays for home health care, which is medical care at home ordered by a doctor. Some Medicare Advantage plans add a small home care benefit, but the rules and hours vary by plan.
What is the difference between home care and home health?
Home care is non-medical help at home, like bathing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. You hire home care on your own. Home health is medical care at home. Nurses and therapists give it, and a doctor orders it. Medicare can pay for home health when you meet its rules. It does not pay for home care on its own.
Who else pays for home care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for home care for people who qualify, often through waiver programs. The VA pays for homemaker and home health aide care for many veterans. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other care is paid out of pocket.